POTIER STREET, SE1 4UX Crime Rates: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in SE1 4UX

POTIER STREET, SE1 4UX, Southwark has recorded a total of 157 crimes in the recent period of September 2024, equating to a crime rate of 12.23 per 1,000 population. This SE1 4UX crime rate stands in contrast to the broader SE1 postcode area, which has experienced 2055 crimes and a crime rate of 27.77 per 1,000 population (September 2024 stats).

It's important to note that this SE1 4UX crime data is based on a circular area with a 500-meter radius around SE1 4UX, encompassing approximately 12838 residents.

For the location information and nearby amenities in the SE1 4UX area, explore the SE1 4UX Area information page.
To explore detailed house prices and statistics in the SE1 4UX area, visit the SE1 4UX House Prices

Key Crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Sep were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (34) incidents (-32.00% decrease)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (29) incidents (45.00% increase)
  • Theft from the person: (28) incidents (0.00% decrease)

SE1 4UX Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • New Kent Road with total crimes: 9
  • Crimscott Street with total crimes: 8
  • Market Yard Mews with total crimes: 8

POTIER STREET, SE1 4UX Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

In September 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 34 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 29 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour3412.23-32.00%
Violence and sexual offences292.6545.00%
Theft from the person282.260.00%
Other theft152.1825.00%
Burglary131.1744.44%
Shoplifting81.01700.00%
Robbery70.6216.67%
Criminal damage and arson60.5550.00%
Bicycle theft50.4766.67%
Vehicle crime50.3966.67%
Public order40.39-66.67%
Drugs30.31-50.00%

In August 2024, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 50 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 28 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour5012.230.00%
Theft from the person283.890.00%
Violence and sexual offences202.18900.00%
Public order121.560.00%
Other theft120.930.00%
Burglary90.930.00%
Drugs60.700.00%
Robbery60.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson40.470.00%
Vehicle crime30.310.00%
Bicycle theft30.230.00%
Other crime20.230.00%
Possession of weapons10.160.00%
Shoplifting10.080.00%

In June 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 2

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Violence and sexual offences20.16-90.48%

In April 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 49 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 45 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person4913.6340.00%
Anti-social behaviour453.8228.57%
Violence and sexual offences213.50-40.00%
Other theft141.64-36.36%
Public order111.0957.14%
Robbery90.8612.50%
Burglary90.70-43.75%
Vehicle crime50.7025.00%
Shoplifting40.390.00%
Drugs40.31-20.00%
Bicycle theft30.31-62.50%
Other crime10.23-50.00%

In January 2024, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 35 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 35 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person3514.6416.67%
Violence and sexual offences352.73-12.50%
Anti-social behaviour352.73-23.91%
Other theft222.73120.00%
Burglary161.71433.33%
Robbery81.25-27.27%
Bicycle theft80.62166.67%
Public order70.620.00%
Drugs50.5525.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.39-44.44%
Vehicle crime40.39-66.67%
Shoplifting40.3133.33%
Possession of weapons20.31100.00%
Other crime20.160.00%

In December 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 46 followed closely by Violence and sexual offences, which accounted for 40 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4613.9415.00%
Violence and sexual offences403.5842.86%
Theft from the person303.12-11.76%
Vehicle crime122.340.00%
Robbery110.9357.14%
Other theft100.86-52.38%
Criminal damage and arson90.78200.00%
Public order70.70133.33%
Drugs40.55100.00%
Burglary30.31-66.67%
Shoplifting30.23-66.67%
Bicycle theft30.2350.00%
Possession of weapons10.230.00%

In November 2023, Anti-social behaviour recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 40 followed closely by Theft from the person, which accounted for 34 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Anti-social behaviour4013.40-9.09%
Theft from the person343.12-37.04%
Violence and sexual offences282.65-26.32%
Other theft212.18-8.70%
Vehicle crime121.64100.00%
Burglary90.93-10.00%
Shoplifting90.7080.00%
Robbery70.7016.67%
Public order30.55-40.00%
Criminal damage and arson30.23-40.00%
Bicycle theft20.23100.00%
Other crime20.160.00%
Drugs20.16100.00%

In October 2023, Theft from the person recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 54 followed closely by Anti-social behaviour, which accounted for 44 incidents.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange
Theft from the person5415.420.00%
Anti-social behaviour444.210.00%
Violence and sexual offences383.430.00%
Other theft232.960.00%
Burglary101.790.00%
Vehicle crime60.780.00%
Robbery60.470.00%
Criminal damage and arson50.470.00%
Shoplifting50.390.00%
Public order50.390.00%
Bicycle theft10.390.00%
Drugs10.080.00%

Crime by Type

A total of 25 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20243
January 20248
December 20233
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 294 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 42.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 50 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202434
August 202450
April 202445
January 202435
December 202346
November 202340
October 202344

A total of 117 Other theft incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 16.71 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 23 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202415
August 202412
April 202414
January 202422
December 202310
November 202321
October 202323

A total of 258 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 36.86 incidents per month. October 2023 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 54 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202428
August 202428
April 202449
January 202435
December 202330
November 202334
October 202354

A total of 213 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 26.62 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 40 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202429
August 202420
June 20242
April 202421
January 202435
December 202340
November 202328
October 202338

A total of 47 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 6.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20245
August 20243
April 20245
January 20244
December 202312
November 202312
October 20236

A total of 54 Robbery incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.71 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 11 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20247
August 20246
April 20249
January 20248
December 202311
November 20237
October 20236

A total of 25 Drugs incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 3.57 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20243
August 20246
April 20244
January 20245
December 20234
November 20232
October 20231

A total of 69 Burglary incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 9.86 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 202413
August 20249
April 20249
January 202416
December 20233
November 20239
October 202310

A total of 32 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 5.33 incidents per month. December 2023 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20246
August 20244
January 20245
December 20239
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 34 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 4.86 incidents per month. November 2023 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 9 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20248
August 20241
April 20244
January 20244
December 20233
November 20239
October 20235

A total of 49 Public order incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 7.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 12 reported cases.

MonthCount
September 20244
August 202412
April 202411
January 20247
December 20237
November 20233
October 20235

A total of 7 Other crime incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20242
April 20241
January 20242
November 20232

A total of 4 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 8 month period, averaging 1.33 incidents per month. January 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241
January 20242
December 20231

Crime by Location in September 2024

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the SE1 4UX postcode area is presented below.

  • 1. New Kent Road
    Total9
    Theft from the person4
    Burglary3
    Shoplifting2
  • 2. Crimscott Street
    Total8
    Robbery2
    Theft from the person2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 3. Market Yard Mews
    Total8
    Theft from the person5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 4. Wild'S Rents
    Total8
    Violence and sexual offences8
  • 5. Bermondsey Square
    Total7
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Burglary2
    Theft from the person2
    Public order1
  • 6. Great Dover Street
    Total6
    Other theft3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 7. A2198
    Total6
    Shoplifting4
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Theft from the person1
  • 8. Bushbaby Close
    Total5
    Criminal damage and arson2
    Burglary1
    Theft from the person1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 9. Alice Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Theft from the person2
    Other theft1
  • 10. Decima Street
    Total5
    Anti-social behaviour3
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 11. Page'S Walk
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 12. Bluelion Place
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 13. Lockyer Street
    Total4
    Vehicle crime2
    Violence and sexual offences2
  • 14. Spurgeon Street
    Total4
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Shoplifting1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 15. Supermarket
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 16. Preston Close
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 17. Shopping Area
    Total3
    Theft from the person2
    Robbery1
  • 18. Green Walk
    Total3
    Drugs1
    Bicycle theft1
    Theft from the person1
  • 19. Guinness Square
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Burglary1
    Public order1
  • 20. Stevens Street
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour3
  • 21. Cluny Place
    Total3
    Bicycle theft1
    Criminal damage and arson1
    Public order1
  • 22. Lamb Walk
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Bicycle theft1
  • 23. Long Lane
    Total3
    Theft from the person1
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 24. Hankey Place
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Other theft1
  • 25. Black Horse Court
    Total3
    Anti-social behaviour2
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 26. Gavel Street
    Total3
    Other theft1
    Robbery1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 27. Townsend Street
    Total2
    Anti-social behaviour1
    Vehicle crime1
  • 28. Comus Place
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 29. Swan Mead
    Total2
    Drugs1
    Violence and sexual offences1
  • 30. Aberdour Street
    Total2
    Other theft1
    Violence and sexual offences1